> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first day TV schedule and news - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-begin-jvr-summer-basement-fun-begins/ - Published: 2016-04-13T11:20:02.000Z - Updated: 2016-04-13T11:20:02.000Z - Description: The NHL playoffs start tonight with three games on tap. Here's how to watch. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 I hope you finished your bracket. The NHL [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Playoffs start tonight. Three games are on tap tonight, starting at 7:00 EST with the [Red Wings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) @ [Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). This game will be broadcast on CBC, however, according to their website, CBC will not be airing the pre-game show. If you want to listen to Kypreos and MacLean arguing about something inane you will have to tune in to Sportsnet at 6:30\. The game will be on NBCSN in the US. Note that Sportsnet will be airing the [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) @ [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) game, but that doesn't start until 8pm. Yes, this means there will be 90 minutes of Hockey Central on Sportsnet ~~to drive you insane~~ for you to enjoy. I suggest you just tune in when the games start. This game will be on the USA Network in the US. The late game is [Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) @ Blues at 9:30 on Sportsnet 360\. It will probably be on CBC and NBCSN too when the early game ends. Don't forget the Marlies season roles on this week with a school day game today at 11:00AM. I will be there to keep you updated as the roster starts to look a lot more like it will for the AHL playoffs. ### ICYMI Yesterday [What kind of analytics do the Maple Leafs track? - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/what-kind-of-analytics-do-the-maple-leafs-track/) Analytics are all the rage nowadays, and like any responsible organization, the Leafs are in on them. [The grass is always greener in Toronto - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-grass-is-always-greener-in-toronto/) Mike Babcock dreams of a day where he can shop for superstars without having to look at the price tag. But hasn't he already got it pretty good? [NHL Central Scouting releases final draft rankings - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-central-scouting-releases-final-draft-rankings-css-matthews-laine-puljujarvi-tkachuk/) A strong year for Europe-based skaters sees them dominate the top of the CSS [NHL draft](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-draft?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) rankings. ### Signings [Rangers Agree To Terms With Malte Stromwall - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/4/12/11418868/new-york-rangers-news-rangers-agree-to-terms-with-malte-stromwall?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The New York Rangers have added to their prospect pool by signing 21-year-old Malte Stromwall to a two-year entry-level contract. [Flyers a front-runner for Frozen Four MOP Caggiula - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/4/12/11415156/flyers-a-front-runner-for-frozen-four-mop-drake-caggiula?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) CALIGULA! [Blackhawks among 'front-runners' to land college free agent Drake Caggiula, per report - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2016/4/12/11415064/drake-caggiula-nhl-free-agency-2016-suitors-blackhawks-oilers-flyers-canucks-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) CALIGULA! The Reality Checks [Melnyk Speaks: Dave Cameron, Pierre Dorion and Spending for a New Coach - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2016/4/12/11418814/melnyk-speaks-dave-cameron-pierre-dorion-and-spending-for-a-new-coach?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Senators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/ottawa-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) owner Eugene Melnyk joined TSN's Ian Mendes as they discussed an array of topics. [What happened to "No Excuses?" - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2016/4/12/11412298/montreal-canadiens-press-conference-no-excuses-except-lots-of-excuses-joke?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) For an organization that boasts "NO EXCUSES" as it's motto, management sure seems content to ignore it. [More pain to come before the Vancouver Canucks can gain - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/more-pain-to-come-before-the-vancouver-canucks-can-gain/article29614669/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There is hope in the coming NHL draft and the team has a reasonable amount of salary cap space, but management hasn’t offered much tangible hope for a swift rebound ### Other News [The best social media responses to Rob Rossi's latest embarrassing article - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/4/13/11419070/the-best-social-media-responses-to-rob-rossi-latest-article?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review decided to publish a pile of garbage column by Rob Rossi and the internet's reaction was glorious. [Rogers feeling the sting of Canadian teams missing NHL playoffs - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/rogers-feeling-the-sting-of-canadian-teams-missing-nhl-playoffs/article29608707/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Overnight estimates for last Saturday’s "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast — a Canadian tradition that for decades routinely averaged more than two million viewers — were just 721,000. [Riveters' Top Pick Carpenter to do Reddit AMA on 4/12 at 1PM ET - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/riveters/2016/4/11/11411320/riveters-top-pick-carpenter-to-do-reddit-ama-on-4-12-at-1pm-et?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \[Species: This is over, but you can go to Reddit and read it\]